Chapter 500: Cheers to Friendship
VOGUE did not publicize Gu Wei's visit to Tokyo, but the local media still got wind of the arrival of a star of his level in Japan.
When Gu Wei came out of the airport yesterday, he did see a few reporters taking pictures of him from a distance.
Sure enough, the next day, the entertainment section of Tokyo's mainstream media published the news of Gu Wei's arrival.
#The arrival of the Imperial God! #
#His Majesty the Emperor of Chinese Film, the most handsome man in the world, has arrived in Tokyo! #
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Xiao Rizi has always been childish when it comes to giving people nicknames. A typical example is that he nicknamed domestic table tennis players Ma Long and Zhang Jike "Empire Destroying Dragon" and "Empire Fierce Tiger".
Reporting on Gu Wei now has the same flavor.
It goes without saying that he is the most handsome man in the world and the emperor of Chinese film emperors. Gu Wei is the only actor in the domestic entertainment industry who has starred in a movie with a box office of over 10 billion yuan. He has a dominant appeal in the domestic entertainment film circle.
[Oh my god, Gu Wei actually came to Tokyo. Where is he? I want to chase his idol!]
I've recently been watching "Eternal Peach Blossom" (the Japanese dub of "Three Lives, Three Worlds"). Ye Hua is so handsome! I strongly urge the TV station to invite Gu Wei to a fan meeting so we can feast our eyes!
What's the big deal about a Chinese celebrity visiting Japan? We Sakura men are the most manly!
[The combined box office of his films has exceeded 150 billion yen, and he was voted the world's most handsome man by a leading American media outlet. Not to mention his several hit TV series in Asia. If you want to compare yourself to him, take a piss and look at yourself first.]
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Gu Wei was unaware of the online discussions among Japanese netizens. The next morning, he left the hotel and arrived at the filming location at the agreed time.
"Gu Sang, our heroine has arrived. Please familiarize yourself with the costumes and then we can start filming."
After Gu Wei arrived, photographer Kato introduced him to the female model he would be working with today.
Following his guidance, I saw a tall and beautiful woman with short, neat hair looking at Gu Wei happily.
She was wearing a light green long dress, her skin was fair and delicate, her face was oval with smooth and soft lines, she had a pair of bright big eyes, her eyebrows were long and elegant, her nose was straight and delicate, her lips were soft and plump, and she looked fresh and natural, giving people a feeling of purity and tranquility.
She smiled at Gu Wei, emitting a sunny and warm charm that made people like her involuntarily.
"Gu Sang, こんにちは (Hello)~"
Gu Wei smiled and replied in Japanese: "It's our first meeting, please take care of me, Yui-chan!"
Yui Aragaki greeted politely, but unexpectedly, Gu Wei responded in fluent Japanese.
Her eyes widened slightly, her mouth opened in surprise, and then she felt a little embarrassed, because in Japanese, "chan" is usually used by family members to address close women.
"Gu-san speaks Japanese very well, you can call me Gakki"
"Gakki, I've watched your TV series before, and you're even prettier and cuter in person than the character on screen~"
"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Gu. Several of your dramas are very popular in Japan. This one, 'Forever Peach Blossoms,' is also really good. I even caught up on the latest episode last night."
The two chatted pleasantly for a few minutes and quickly became closer to each other.
Yui Aragaki was actually a little nervous before meeting Gu Wei. As she said, she really likes Gu Wei's dramas and is considered his fan.
Moreover, Gu Wei himself is very famous in Asia and is a true international superstar.
She met Gu Wei in person today to work with him. She felt nervous like a fan meeting her idol, but she was also afraid that Gu Wei was too big a star to get along with and that the work wouldn't go on well.
I didn't expect that after meeting the real person today, I found that all my previous worries were unnecessary. Gu Wei is really handsome. There is a big difference between him and those domestic male stars. He has a very gentle personality and gives off the feeling of a sunny boy.
Not long after, Gu Wei and Aragaki Yui changed into their costumes for today's photoshoot and finished their styling.
This issue of VOGUE's men's and women's fashion blockbuster has a simple storyline:
The two protagonists, the male and female, were friends who loved each other during their school days, but they lost contact due to an accident. Many years later, they met again in the dreamy big city of Tokyo. One of them was a handsome president and the other was a beautiful urban beauty. In the end, they smiled at each other and finally got together.
According to the plot, Gu Wei and Aragaki Yui first dressed up as students, and found a nearby university campus as the venue.
On the green lawn, under the shadow of the school trees, the two stood together, capturing the pure and beautiful emotions between childhood sweethearts.
Gu Wei was wearing a pair of faded jeans, a white sweatshirt, and a pair of canvas shoes. He looked no different from an ordinary college student.
Yui Aragaki changed into a white long dress, had refreshing short hair, a cute face, and a sunny smile.
The two walked hand in hand along the tree-lined path on campus, with mottled sunlight shining on them through the gaps in the leaves. The scene was beautiful and fresh.
On the green grass of the school playground, a young man and woman dressed as students were chasing and playing. The man was sunny and handsome, and the woman was sweet and lovely.
"Perfect! Gu-san, you and Aragaki-san are perfect for playing a school-day couple. I can feel this pure emotion rushing towards me through the photo. You two are such a perfect match!"
Shuichi Kato was very excited. With such excellent models as Gu Wei and Aragaki Yui, he felt that he could take photos at the highest level of his career!
Gu Wei and Aragaki Yui smiled at each other. They both felt very comfortable working with each other. Although it was their first time working together, they had an indescribable tacit understanding.
After taking this set of photos, Gu Wei walked out of the campus, changed into a black suit, put on a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and styled his hair into a relatively mature hairstyle.
Yui Aragaki was also dressed like an urban professional woman, completely different from the campus girl just now.
The two people looked at each other on the streets of Tokyo, and their love lasted forever at first sight. Then they moved closer to each other and posed for photos with various actions.
The background locations were changed several times until it got dark and the colorful neon lights of Tokyo were lit up. In the photos, Gu Wei and Aragaki Yui had the feeling of suddenly looking back and finding that person at the end of the street.
It started with holding hands and ended with staying together. Although a lot of time has passed and people have grown a lot, the feelings revealed between the two have become like fine wine, becoming more mellow and sweet with the brewing of time.
It was not until after 8 o'clock in the evening that all the filming was completed. The staff packed up the venue and equipment, and Gu Wei and Aragaki Yui changed back into their private clothes and prepared to leave.
"Gakki, thank you for your hard work today. It's a pleasure to work with you~"
After finishing the work, Gu Wei greeted politely.
"It's a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Gu!"
Aragaki Yui looked at Gu Wei and hesitated for a moment.
"Is this Gu-san's first time in Tokyo?"
"Yeah~"
"If you don't have any plans later, I'd like to invite you to dinner to celebrate meeting a new friend, Gu Sang!"
Yui Aragaki stood in front of Gu Wei, looking up at him slightly with eyes full of anticipation.
"Of course, no problem. Thank you very much!"
Gu Wei agreed readily.
"I arrived in Tokyo yesterday and really wanted to explore and experience it, but it was inconvenient not having anyone I knew."
Yui Aragaki's eyes rolled.
"Let me take you to an izakaya I often go to. The owner there is a friend of mine, and he can show you the izakaya culture of Tokyo at night."
"Then I'll trouble you, Gakki."
After Gu Wei nodded in agreement, he followed Aragaki Yui to the famous downtown area "Yushima" in Tokyo, and followed her into an izakaya called "Japanese and Western Sake and Cuisine".
There were not many people in the store. After Aragaki Yui greeted the boss, the two of them were led to a private room by the waiter.
It is called a private room, but it is actually on a small tatami mat, which feels a bit semi-enclosed. You can see the scenery outside and feel the atmosphere of the izakaya from inside, but you can't see inside from the outside due to the viewing angle.
Of course, if you pull the door shut, it becomes completely enclosed.
The two sat down and ordered some dishes and sake. Yui Aragaki smiled and said to Gu Wei:
"Gu Sang, please wait a moment~"
Then he got up and went out, leaving Gu Wei alone in the room.
In fact, in Gu Wei's opinion, the so-called Japanese izakaya is no different from the barbecue restaurants opened in China at night.
They are all white-collar workers who go to work during the day. After a busy day, they invite colleagues and friends to come over for a drink and some barbecue.
But his dishes and wine are special. Gu Wei looked at the order just now, which included braised egg, sea urchin and salmon roe, puffer fish sashimi with shirataki, hot pot wagyu beef with Sichuan pepper flavor, cold yuzu tofu, sweet natto cheese cake, duck and scallion ramen, kiwi daifuku, etc., as well as authentic Japanese sake.
It looks like I can have a good meal soon.
Less than two minutes later, Aragaki Yui opened the door and came in. Gu Wei's eyes lit up when he looked at her.
Aragaki went out for a while and changed into a women's kimono with a blue background and white flowers. She looked like a traditional Yamato Nadeshiko.
"Gakki, I can't remember how many times you've surprised me today. You're so beautiful."
Gu Wei looked at Yui Aragaki and applauded.
"Do you think my outfit is okay, Gu Sang?"
Yui Aragaki also knew that she looked very beautiful in kimono, and deliberately showed it off in front of Gu Wei.
"Maybe it's because you're such an excellent actress, Gakki. You have so many different styles and temperaments. From the student outfit you wore during today's shoot, to the fashionable beauty outfit, to the current Yamato Nadeshiko image, each one is unique and beautiful. Perfect, absolutely perfect!"
Gu Wei's praise made Aragaki Yui have a sweet smile on her face.
She has a cute appearance and a sunny and healing smile, so many people in the Japanese entertainment industry do not think she is a great beauty. It is a bit similar to the way people in the domestic entertainment industry describe a female star as a sweet girl.
Now that Gu Wei, a handsome man recognized by the whole world, praised her beauty, Aragaki Yui felt extremely happy.
After a while, the food and drinks came up one after another.
Gu Wei and Aragaki Yui were chatting and drinking. Although it was their first day meeting, their relationship quickly became closer because there was no communication barrier and they had a good impression of each other.
"Gakki, you debuted at the age of 13, amazing! You are my senior."
"No, I participated in a modeling competition held by a magazine when I was 13. It can't be considered a debut. I actually starred in my first movie when I was 17."
“That’s amazing too!
Do you know that you are actually very famous in our country and have many Chinese fans who like you? "
"Really?"
After hearing what Gu Wei said, Yui Aragaki looked surprised, with an expression that said, "Don't lie to me."
"real!
Do you know what your Chinese fans call you? "
"What?"
"Wife!"
Gu Wei said in Chinese.
"Wife?"
Aragaki Yui repeated it, looking confused.
Gu Wei's mouth corners turned up.
"'Laowu' means wife."
Only then did Aragaki Yui understand and felt a little embarrassed.
Her fair face had flushed slightly after drinking some sake, and now she looked even more shy.
Gu Wei then explained:
"Because Gakki is so cute, has a good personality, and a healing smile, everyone thinks she should be taken home as a wife!"
"I'm not as good as my fans think. Actually, when I'm not working, I'm a homebody. I don't want to move around and I'm very greedy."
"But Gakki, the more you say that, the more I find you adorable. What should I do?"
Gu Wei’s words made Aragaki Yui even more embarrassed.
The two of them had dinner until very late. A day of work and a drink in the evening made Gu Wei and Aragaki Yui good friends.
Being from different countries but working in the same industry, the two chatted without any hesitation, and cup after cup of sake made them throw away their previous concerns.
Under the guidance of Yui Aragaki, Gu Wei downloaded LINE on his mobile phone. This APP is similar to WeChat in China and is the most widely used instant messaging software in Japan.
"Gakki, you are now my first and foremost friend. Cheers to friendship!"
After Gu Wei and Aragaki Yui joined him, he raised his glass.
"cheers!"
The two drank and talked until late at night. They enjoyed themselves but didn't drink too much. Gu Wei himself had a high alcohol tolerance, but what surprised him was that Yui Aragaki, a girl, could also drink quite well.
"Are you going back home tomorrow?"
"Yes, this time I came to Tokyo for work for a two-day trip."
Yui Aragaki looked at Gu Wei with her big eyes, feeling a little reluctant. She felt that she and Gu Wei really got along well.
"When you come to Japan again, I can take you to Mount Fuji to see the cherry blossoms, or to Hokkaido to ski and soak in hot springs."
"Hahaha~ No problem, since you're here, Gakki, I'll definitely come over again. Next time I have time to travel, I'll come over and play with you.
Next time we meet, we must be drunk!"
Yui Aragaki gave Gu Wei a big smile, a smile that was warm and sunny.
"Gu-san, you can also call me Yui-chan."
(End of this chapter)
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